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    Kia Carnival

    New from

    $50,300 excl. on-roads

    8.8

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 years

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.8 - 9.6 L / 100km

    About the Kia Carnival

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2025 Kia Carnival's used prices in Australia typically range from $50,300 for the S variant and topping out at $76,360 for the Gt-line Hev.

    There are 7 variants of the Carnival available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2024.

    Engine options include 3.5L gasoline dir & mpfi (216kW/355Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel (148kW/440Nm) and 1.6L turbo petrol (132kW/265Nm). Available with 8 speed automatic or 6 speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2025 Carnival was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    *excl. on-roads

    2025 Kia Carnival Specs

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    S

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Driving Pattern Monitor
      • Includes Junction Turning
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Programmable Distance
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Highway Assist
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Traffic Jam Assist
      • Traffic Sign Response
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Buzzer
      • Includes Collision Avoidance
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Screen Size (in): 4.00
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Transmission
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Screen Size (in): 4.00
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Ota Updates
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Includes Braking
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote services
      • Driving History & Analysis
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Immobilisation
      • Location Sharing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 84
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Remote Seat Heating Control
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Vehicle Start
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 8
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Walk Away Locking
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Engine Heater
    • Voice activating system
      • Ai Powered
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Si

    Adds to S:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 120
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Traffic Info
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from S:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Autonomous drive
      • Highway Assist
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.00
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.00
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Ota Updates
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Remote services
      • Driving History & Analysis
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Immobilisation
      • Location Sharing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 84
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Remote Seat Heating Control
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Vehicle Start
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Walk Away Locking
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Voice activating system
      • Ai Powered
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other

    Sport

    Adds to Si:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Autonomous drive
      • Highway Assist
    • Cruise control
      • Acc Linked To Mapping
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Corner Reaction
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Highway Exit
      • Adaptive Cruise Cont Linked To Mapping
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.00
    • Distance & object sensing technology
      • Millimetre-wave Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.00
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Ota Updates
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Remote services
      • Driving History & Analysis
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Immobilisation
      • Location Sharing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 84
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Remote Seat Heating Control
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Vehicle Start
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Walk Away Locking
    • Voice activating system
      • Ai Powered
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    Removes from Si:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Includes Braking
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    SLi

    Adds to Sport:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Includes Braking
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    Removes from Sport:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Autonomous drive
      • Highway Assist
    • Cruise control
      • Acc Linked To Mapping
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Corner Reaction
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Highway Exit
      • Adaptive Cruise Cont Linked To Mapping
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.00
    • Distance & object sensing technology
      • Millimetre-wave Sensor
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.00
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Ota Updates
    • Remote services
      • Driving History & Analysis
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Immobilisation
      • Location Sharing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 84
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Remote Seat Heating Control
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Vehicle Start
    • Voice activating system
      • Ai Powered
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other

    Special Edition

    Adds to SLi:
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Glass roof
      • Sunshade Type: Manual
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from SLi:
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor

    Sport+

    Adds to Special Edition:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Includes Junction Crossing
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Side Doors
    • Autonomous drive
      • Highway Assist
      • Lane Change Activation Method: Switch
      • Lane Change Active From Startup
      • Lane Changing
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Includes Display
    • Cruise control
      • Acc Linked To Mapping
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Corner Reaction
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Highway Exit
      • Adaptive Cruise Cont Linked To Mapping
    • Distance & object sensing technology
      • Millimetre-wave Sensor
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Ota Updates
    • Remote services
      • Driving History & Analysis
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Immobilisation
      • Location Sharing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 84
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Remote Seat Heating Control
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Vehicle Start
    • Voice activating system
      • Ai Powered
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Special Edition:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Glass roof
      • Sunshade Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Platinum

    Adds to Sport+:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Ventilated
    • Glass roof
      • Sunshade Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 12
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from Sport+:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Includes Junction Crossing
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Side Doors
    • Autonomous drive
      • Highway Assist
      • Lane Change Activation Method: Switch
      • Lane Change Active From Startup
      • Lane Changing
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Includes Display
    • Cruise control
      • Acc Linked To Mapping
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Corner Reaction
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Highway Exit
      • Adaptive Cruise Cont Linked To Mapping
    • Distance & object sensing technology
      • Millimetre-wave Sensor
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Ota Updates
    • Remote services
      • Driving History & Analysis
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Immobilisation
      • Location Sharing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 84
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Remote Seat Heating Control
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Vehicle Start
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Voice activating system
      • Ai Powered
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    GT Line Lite

    Adds to Platinum:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Includes Junction Crossing
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Side Doors
    • Autonomous drive
      • Highway Assist
      • Lane Change Activation Method: Switch
      • Lane Change Active From Startup
      • Lane Changing
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Includes Display
    • Cruise control
      • Acc Linked To Mapping
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Corner Reaction
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Highway Exit
      • Adaptive Cruise Cont Linked To Mapping
    • Distance & object sensing technology
      • Millimetre-wave Sensor
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Ota Updates
    • Remote services
      • Driving History & Analysis
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Immobilisation
      • Location Sharing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 84
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Remote Seat Heating Control
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Vehicle Start
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Voice activating system
      • Ai Powered
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Platinum:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Ventilated
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
      • Type: Sensor
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 12
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    GT Line

    Adds to GT Line Lite:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Ventilated
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Remote Park
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Digital
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Rear view mirror
      • Digital
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 12
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    Removes from GT Line Lite:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8

    GT-Line

    Adds to GT Line:
    • Anti collision system
      • Includes Oncoming Collision Avoidance
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 5.6
      • Battery Cell Type: Pouch
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 270.0
      • Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.50
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 304
      • Motor Location: Transmission-integrated Motor Generator
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 73.4
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 54.0
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 180
      • Maximum Power Kw: 132
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 265
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5500
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1500
    Removes from GT Line:
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 3
    See all 2025 Kia Carnival Specs

    2025 Kia Carnival Dimensions

    1775mm
    1995mm
    5115mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2025 Kia Carnival Dimensions

    2025 Kia Carnival Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Carnival

    The most fuel efficient Kia Carnival is the GT-LINE HEV with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.6L TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ and uses 5.8L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Carnival that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT-LINE with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.5L GASOLINE DIR & MPFI and uses 9.6L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Kia CarnivalFuel TypeCombined
    2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWDDiesel6.5 L/100km
    3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWDUnleaded9.6 L/100km
    See all Kia Carnival Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Carnival?

    You should service your Carnival at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Carnival's warranty.

    2025 Kia Carnival Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Carnival?

    The Kia Carnival offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Kia Carnival FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Carnival is the S that starts from $50,300.

    The most expensive Kia Carnival is the GT-LINE HEV that starts from $76,360.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Carnival is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: S, SPORT, SPECIAL EDITION, SPORT+, GT-LINE LITE and GT-LINE.

    The largest Kia Carnival is the GT-LINE HEV which measures 1995mm wide, 5155mm in length and sits 1785mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Carnival is the S which has 216kW of power from its 3.5L GASOLINE DIR & MPFI engine.

    The Kia Carnival is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Carnival is the GT-LINE HEV which weighs 2980 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Carnival may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.